S07E12 · SCENE 21/21 · 15:11
The Caddy · George's parents' house
Steinbrenner notifies Costanzas

Steinbrenner tells the Costanzas their son is dead; Frank rants about the Jay Buhner trade.

15:11→16:43
in the episode · 1m 32s · S07E12
Steinbrenner notifies Costanzas

What happens

15:11–16:43

George Steinbrenner visits the Costanza home to inform them of George's death. Estelle weeps, but Frank immediately attacks Steinbrenner for trading Jay Buhner for Ken Phelps, citing Buhner's 30 home runs and rocket arm. Frank leaves an angry message for Jerry.

WhereGeorge's parents' house
DriverFrank Costanza
Positionact3 · payoff
ThreadGeorge car promotion

Key lines

from this scene
15:16

I'm afraid I have some very sad news about your son.

15:33

You are Mr. And Mrs. Costanza?

15:55

Mr. Steinbrenner's here. George is dead. Ca// me back.

16:37

They could use the break.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.8
absurd0.8
humiliation0.6
angry0.6
petty grievance0.5
rapid back and forthargument

Beats

15:33Frank attacks Buhner trade
15:50Frank leaves angry message

Scene in the episode

15:11–16:43
A · Kramer golf caddy
B · George car promotion
C · Elaine bra rivalry
D · Lawsuit trial

Clips from this episode

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